All I can say is me and my big mouth. Ellen had been tagged and when she was tagging people she said “Lucy’s already been tagged”. I read that and thought, “I was? When? By Who?” And stupid me, asked the question. I was told where they thought I’d been tagged and I came back, “Oh, that wasn’t me that was tagged.” Next thing I know Honey’s saying “I’ll fix that.” And here we are. I’ve officially been tagged.
1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate? Egg Nog. Although I love, love LOVE chocolate, hot chocolate just doesn’t do it for me but I love egg nog. And now that I know Mr. Honey has a special recipe for it, I think I’m going to have to ask Honey to bring some to Dallas this summer. (What? Haven’t you heard of Christmas in July? ;o) ) Although I’m with Honey on the alcohol thing...I’ll take the virgin, thankyouverymuch.
2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? Actually neither. Santa sets out the presents in strategic areas - unwrapped - in the room with the tree. Each area is labeled with the name of the individual the gifts are for. But the fact that they’re not wrapped identifies them as being from Santa, as opposed to from family or friends.
3. Colored lights on tree/house or white? Colored.
4. Do you hang mistletoe? No, I never have.
5. When do you put your decorations up? I haven’t put up decorations in probably 15 years but when I did, it was usually a week or two before Christmas.
6. What is your favorite holiday dish? Deviled eggs. I think I’m the only one in my family that doesn’t know how to make these - but I saw that Honey makes them for Mr. Honey so Hon, can you bring some of these to go with the eggnog in July? ;o)
7. Favorite Holiday memory as a child? I just remember waking up on Christmas morning, all excited because Santa had been there the night before. We weren’t allowed to go into the living room until the adults were awake and could go in - first - so me and my sisters were as noisy as could be on Christmas morning. :o)
8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa? I don’t know exactly when I learned the truth but I got my first clue when one year some of my presents from Santa were sporting price tags. I mean, with all the elves working for him, why did Santa have to buy presents?
9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve? We didn’t until my nieces and nephew were born. Once they were old enough to understand the concept of Santa, they would spend Christmas day at home and we’d do the family thing on Christmas Eve, opening all of our presents.
10. How do you decorate your Christmas Tree? I’ve seen an assortment of answers to this question so I’m not sure what is expected here but I will say, there are an assortment of ornaments. Some store bought, some handmade, lots of lights, ornaments, tinsel and stuff.
11. Snow! Love it or Dread it? Since 2004 when I was stranded in Little Rock for two days at Christmastime, HATE IT. Before that, since I rarely got to see it, I had loved it. Now, hate it.
12. Can you ice skate? I used to be able to a little.
13. Do you remember your favorite gift? When I first got married, or even when we were dating, my ex-husband would buy me presents that were very unexpected. During the year when we’d be out shopping and I’d mention I liked something, he would store that information and then months later, surprise me for some occasion. I loved that!
14. What’s the most important thing about the Holidays for you? I don’t have an answer for this. Sorry.
15. What is your favorite Holiday Dessert? Fudge. (I’ve mentioned I love chocolate, right?)
16. What is your favorite holiday tradition? When my family started having Christmas on Christmas Eve, I started going to the movies on Christmas day. I see at least two movies - one that’s been out a while and one that opened Christmas day. Never less than two movies on Christmas day.
17. What tops your tree? An angel.
18. Which do you prefer giving or receiving? I liked Honey’s answer. Giving, so long as there's a personal touch to it. That’s what I loved about what my ex did. Plus, I have a sister who would ask how much you were spending and then tell you what to buy. Kind of killed it for me and I couldn’t tell you what I ever got her - and twenty plus years later, I can still tell you the first few presents my ex gave me.
19. What is your favorite Christmas Song? I like the silly songs like Grandma Got Run over by a Reindeer and I Want a Hippopotamus and Alvin and the Chipmunks Christmas song.
20. Candy Canes! Yuck or Yum? Not a big fan but they’ll work in a pinch when I’m having a candy craving.
Now I’ll tag Kim, Monica and Mr. Honey (say thank you Honey!).
And next time I keep my big mouth shut. ;o)
7 comments:
Yay!!! You did it! (I take the initial blame, but you took the misunderstanding and ran with it. LOL!)
I LOVE deviled eggs too. I used to make them for every occassion, but haven't in years. Hmm...I think we'll have those for Christmas dinner. :)
Your tradition for gift placement is unique. It's pretty cool that they're placed around the room that way (except for the price tags. LOL).
Great list!
Well, I said I'd do it, so I did. :o)
I just wonder who's going to tell Mr. Honey he's been tagged? ;o)
Neat list, Lucy!
Santa puts those tags on to confuse people. ;)
Do the Boys get presents?
Lucy, this is a fantastic list! :) I love that you go see movies on Christmas day. What a cool tradition!
I'd bring deviled eggs and egg nog to Nationals last year, but it looks like we'll be moving right about then, so I more than likely won't make it. :( :( But I'd love to be in San Francisco in 08!
This is Mr. Honey. Honey told me to "blog-nap" and posted my long-winded response on her blog.
For the record, Lucy, I think you should be able to have egg nog (I don't think my homemade comes in a N/A version, despite what Honey says) any time of year. So, if you convince Honey to visit, then okay!
Anyway, check out Honey's blog for more.
Cheers!
Hey, thanks for stopping by Mr. Honey. I saw your list...it was a good one. :o)
K, To answer your question, yes, the boys do get presents. Only they don't get them on Christmas day - they get them as soon as I get home from the store. Apparently I can't keep the presents a secret from them. :o)
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